Researchers isolated the virus from a swab used to collect a sample from the eye of one of the infected workers. That virus — clade 2.3.4.4b, genotype B3.13 — was studied to determine how ...

The current flu season saw New York, excluding New York City, report a flu vaccination rate of about 27%, which contributed to the state suffering a record-high number of pediatric flu deaths, at 25.

Washington state flu season saw 388 deaths, according to the state’s Department of Health. From low vaccination rates to a late surge in cases, here’s why.

Joseph Journell cuddles with his cat, Big Boy, who is recuperating from the H5N1 bird flu on Jan. 2, 2025, in San Bernardino, California. Big Boy spent eight days in a veterinarian hospital. (Gina ...

MANCHESTER, N.H. — New Hampshire health officials say 71 flu-related deaths have been reported this flu season in the state, the most ever recorded since record-keeping began 30 years ago.

Which vaccines are available? There are a variety of vaccines you may be offered when you book in or turn up for a flu vaccine. Over the past few years, new types of vaccines have been developed ...

Potential flu exposure Since a flu shot can take up to 2 weeks to be effective, it’s a good idea to avoid close contact with anyone who you know has the flu.

1. The end of flu season is still months away. That means if you haven’t had a flu shot yet, it’s still recommended to get one. The variants circulating this year mean that getting a flu shot ...

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And the percentage that does has been falling. Five years ago, 36.5% of Oregonians had their flu shot by late February. To date this flu season, 29% of Oregonians have been vaccinated.

Cold and flu season is in full swing. Respiratory illness rates are up 3.3% since last week, according to the latest flu report from the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services.

The U.S. is in peak flu season, as the CDC releases a map of influenza activity across the country. See which states are at the highest risk of flu activity.